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Saba Yemen
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Saba Yemen
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey, felt in Egypt
Ankara - (Saba): A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey early Tuesday and was felt in Egypt. The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre stated that the earthquake struck the Dodecanese Islands region on the Turkish border, 132 km southeast of Aydın and 17 km south of Marmaris, and that the earthquake's depth was 68 km. In the same context, social media users in Egypt reported feeling a strong earthquake that shook windows and houses for dozens of seconds. In the same context, the Egyptian National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics stated that an earthquake occurred south of the Turkish border, and that a statement on the earthquake will be issued shortly. It stressed that earthquakes are a natural phenomenon and that Egypt does not fall within the seismic belt. The epicenter of the current earthquake is Turkey, which is located in a seismically active region. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Egypt Today
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Today
6.4 magnitude quake near Crete wakes up residents of Cairo, northern Egypt
A view of Cairo during mid-morning rush hour. Dominic Chavez/World Bank CAIRO – 14 May 2025: Cairo, along with several governorates in northern Egypt, woke up to tremors at around 2 AM on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake struck near the island of Crete. The seismology department at the Egyptian National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) recorded the quake 631 kilometers north of Rosetta. The Athens Geodynamic Institute reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 km near the island of Karpathos in the Mediterranean Sea, prompting Greek authorities to issue a temporary tsunami warning. The tremor also extended to countries as far as Turkey and Syria. NRIAG data According to data from the seismology department, the quake occurred at 01:51:15 AM local time at a latitude of 35.12° N, a longitude of 27.0° E and a depth of 76 km. No casualties or damage to property were reported across Egypt. Taha Rabeh, head of NRIAG, stated that the tremor across Egypt lasted less than 20 seconds, noting that the epicenter was around 418 kilometers north of Marsa Matrouh on the North Coast. Speaking to Egypt Today, Rabeh said the significant depth of the quake explains why many people in Cairo and other governorates felt it despite the long geographical distance. He explained that the area east of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea is known for its seismic activity due to the subduction of the African plate beneath the European plate and the presence of an active fault, making it prone to earthquakes. He noted that this recent quake was relatively strong compared to the usual seismic activity in this area. The institute's emergency room is fully mobilized to monitor any potential aftershocks or changes in water conditions in the area, Rabeh stressed. Aftershocks concerns He advised citizens to remain calm during any earthquake and to seek safe locations, such as under a sturdy table or piece of furniture, while avoiding windows and unsecured objects, warning against rushing outside, which could lead to greater disasters than the quake itself. Head of the seismology department Sherif El-Hadi reassured residents there are no fears of significant aftershocks, as they are expected to be minor. He explained that residents felt the tremor in Cairo due to the soft clay soil, which was affected by the earthquake's depth despite the distance from the epicenter. Meanwhile, the Egyptian Red Crescent's operations room announced that it is monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake 24/7 and has activated emergency plans in coastal cities in coordination with relevant authorities, preparing for any developments. Urgent instructions were issued to the public, including avoiding near old buildings or those showing cracks, contacting the emergency hotline 15322 for urgent cases. The seismology department recorded two aftershocks more than 400 km north of Marsa Matrouh with magnitudes 2.69 and 4.26.
Leaders
26-03-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Eid Al-Fitr 2025 to Start on March 30: Egypt's NRIAG
The Egyptian National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) confirmed that Eid Al-Fitr will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and several Arab countries according to astronomical calculations. In a statement, NRIAG said that Ramadan will be 29 days as the conjunction of Shawwal crescent moon will occur on Saturday, 29 March at 1:00 PM Cairo local time. NRIAG added that the Shawwal crescent moon will be visible for about 11 minutes after sunset in Cairo, and for about 7 minutes in Makkah. بيان رسمي عن هلال شهر شوال لعام 1446 هجرياً عيد الفطر المبارك -فلكياً- يوم الأحد 30 مارس 2025 — المعهد القومي للبحوث الفلكية – مرصد حلوان (@NRIAG) March 20, 2025 Islamic countries sight Shawwal crescent moon on the 29th day of Ramadan. When the conjunction between the moon and the sun occurs before sunset and the new crescent moon is sighted after sunset, the following day marks the beginning of Shawwal and Eid Al-Fitr. If the conjunction occurs after sunset or if the crescent is not sighted after sunset, this means that Ramadan will extend to 30 days. However, the International Astronomy Center (IAC) announced that Shawwal crescent moon sighting will be impossible in the eastern part of the world on March 29, 2025, which means that Eid Al-Fitr will start on March 31 in most Islamic countries. Saudi Arabia has granted private and non-profit sectors employees a four-day holiday to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr. Employees will begin their holiday after work on Saturday, 29 March, resuming duties four days later. However, final dates depend on moon-sighting committees, which may extend festivities if Eid begins later. Short link : Post Views: 28
Egypt Today
21-03-2025
- General
- Egypt Today
Eid al-Fitr prayer to be performed in 6,240 places nationwide: Ministry of Endowment
File- Egyptian perform Eid al-Fitr prayer in Beheira- Mohamed ElHosary CAIRO – 21 March 2025: The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments has designated 6,240 prayer areas nationwide for the Eid al-Fitr (festive of the breakfast) prayer for the year 1446 AH. The three-day Eid al-Fitr will be start on the evening of March 30, according to the Egyptian National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. The Ministry confirmed that the regulations for Eid al-Fitr prayers will remain the same as last year. Eid prayers will also take place in all mosques that hold Friday prayers. For public squares, Eid prayers will be organized based on the arrangements made by each directorate and governorate. This will involve full coordination between the directorate and the governorate to identify suitable areas for the prayers. An operations room will be established within the Ministry to monitor preparations for the Eid al-Fitr prayers. The Ministry emphasized that only the Endowments Directorates are responsible for preparing Eid prayers, whether in mosques or their surrounding squares. This falls within the framework of their legal and religious authority over mosques, as these are public authorities overseen by state institutions. No entity has the right to interfere with the state's authority in this regard, either legally or religiously.
